Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024
Lot 345
Frederick T. Baker: a .577 Prince's patent capping breech-loading sporting carbine, serial number
Estimate £700 - £900 | Hammer £1008
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Description
Frederick T. Baker: a .577 Prince's patent capping breech-loading sporting carbine, serial number 128, two-stage twist barrel 22 in., back sight with one standing and two folding leaves, London proof, action unlocked by turning the barrel by a handle projecting through a reinforced slot in front of the trigger guard to release it from locking lugs in the breech, barrel then sliding forward to expose the chamber, action tang marked 'L. AC' within the words 'PRINCES PATENT', back action lock inscribed 'FREDC T. BAKER 88, FLEET ST LONDON', trigger guard with bolt to secure the action handle, chequered straight hand half stock. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(100.1cm OAL)
The George Geear Collection
Frederick Thomas Baker, successor to Thomas Kerslake Baker, at 88 Fleet Street from 1858-1900. Ref. Blackmore